I have two system,s(1) running Windows2000 (2) running Mandrake 8.2. on AT&T cable thur ethernet cards.First I tryed connecting just the Mandrake system useing a 3com 905 wanting to use the linux as the server,couldn,t get it connected but could the Win2K so switch the around putting the extra nic in the Win2k useing a crossover cable it finally connected.I ran it like that for over a week but after have to shutdown for any reason it took forever to reconnect and this time I,ve haven,t been able to the Win system shows sent but status does show recieveing ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Myers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] shareing
> On Wednesday 12 June 2002 05:30 pm, you wrote: > > I,m still haveing trouble connecting to network I have got a message about > > some manual fixing my need to be done about the firewall.I can control the > > firewall on the Win2k system but the Mandrake is set for standard .Could > > this be the problem? > > Not sure what you are asking: are you using Bastille or SNF on a standalone > computer for a firewall? Standard setting should not prevent Internet > connection. If you are using the default "tinyfirewall" from install then it > is best to go to a console and su > root passwd> at the prompt cd to /sbin > and then type in "InteractiveBastille" without the quotes and with the > capitalizations. It will start a GUI with fair explanation of what is being > done as you configure the firewall. HTH > -- > Dennis M. linux user #180842 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com >
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